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Raphielle Johnson has been with NBC Sports in some capacity since 2013, beginning as a college basketball writer before transitioning to fantasy basketball. A longtime supporter of AC Milan, he can be followed on Threads and X at @raphiellej.

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers
Luka Dončić to miss at least one week: Fantasy impact
Already without LeBron James, the Lakers will have to navigate at least four games without Luka Dončić.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers
Fantasy Basketball Week 2 Schedule Primer: Avoid the Clippers
The Clippers are the only team that plays two games during Week 2. What should you do with Bradley Beal?
NBA: Preseason-Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors
Fantasy Basketball Week 1 Injury Report: LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis among the key absentees
Your weekly primer on some of the critical injuries that will impact fantasy basketball.
NBA: Preseason-Minnesota Timberwolves at Philadelphia 76ers
Fantasy Basketball Week 1 Schedule Primer: How much will Joel Embiid play?
“The Process” made his anticipated return to action on Friday, and the 76ers have a two-game slate for Week 1 of the 2025-26 NBA season.
NBA: Preseason-San Antonio Spurs at Indiana Pacers
Fantasy Basketball 2025-26: Building around Victor Wembanyama in High Score
Drafting a Wemby-led team in High Score, Yahoo! Sports’ new fantasy basketball game.
NBA: Preseason-San Antonio Spurs at Indiana Pacers
2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Draft Strategy Mega Guide
Rotoworld fantasy basketball staffers offer up all the advice you need going into your fantasy drafts on one page.
Minnesota Timberwolves v New York Knicks
Fantasy Basketball 2025-26: 15 tips to make draft day (and your season) more fun
Rotoworld’s Raphielle Johnson, Noah Rubin, and Zak Hanshew share 15 tips to help you draft better, stay flexible, and enjoy the 2025-26 NBA season.
2025 Rookie Photo Shoot
Fantasy Basketball 2030: Projecting the top 25 players of the future
Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg sit atop our top 25 as we look deep into the future in fantasy basketball.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves
Fantasy Basketball 2025-26 Preseason Top 200: Nikola Jokić, SGA lead the way; updated LeBron James ranking
Nikola Jokić headlines Rotoworld’s Preseason Top 200, but key injuries across the league make this one of the most unpredictable fantasy seasons in years.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers-Media Day
LeBron James out at least three weeks with sciatica: Fantasy impact, roster fallout
James, who turns 41 in December, did not participate in any of the Lakers’ training camp before Thursday’s news.
NBA: New York Knicks-Media Day
Fantasy Basketball 2025-26: Jalen Brunson, James Harden among Rotoworld staff fades at current ADPs
Rotoworld basketball staffers Cole Huff, Noah Rubin, Raphielle Johnson and Zak Hanshew pick players they aren’t high on for fantasy basketball this season.
Orlando Magic Media Day
2025-26 Fantasy Basketball: Franz Wagner, Zion Williamson headline staff favorites
Rotoworld basketball analysts Cole Huff, Noah Rubin, Raphielle Johnson and Zak Hanshew pick their “guys” for the upcoming fantasy season.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks-Media Day
Fantasy Basketball Forwards 2025-26: Top 50 rankings, season outlooks, key stats
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis lead the way in our forward rankings while phenom rookie Cooper Flagg joins the fold.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers-Media Day
Fantasy Basketball 2025-26: LeBron James, Paolo Banchero among players to avoid in drafts
Early ADP data shows that some players are potentially being overvalued by fantasy managers.
Portland Trail Blazers Media Day
Fantasy Basketball: Donovan Clingan, Alexandre Sarr among top second-year targets
Donovan Clingan is among the second-year players with top-100 potential heading into the 2025-26 NBA season.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks
Fantasy Basketball Category Punt Guide for 2025-26
Depending on the category you’re willing to punt, players like Giannis Antetokounmpo will have greater fantasy value.
NBA: Finals-Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder
2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Building around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Availability is your most important ability, so how does that impact an SGA roster build?
NBA: Playoffs-Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers
How to Play Fantasy Basketball 2025-26: Draft tips and beginner’s guide
With fantasy basketball drafts beginning this month, here’s everything first-time players need to know about how to play and win their league.
NBA: Playoffs-Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers
Fantasy basketball mock draft analysis 2025-26: Where to go after drafting Luka Doncic?
Rotoworld fantasy basketball writer Raphielle Johnson recently participated in a 16-team mock draft. What should you do after drafting Luka?
NBA: Playoffs-Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder
2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Salary Mock Draft: Nikola Jokić, SGA command high prices
There’s never a bad time to begin analyzing what fantasy managers are willing to pay to land their favorite players in a salary-style mock draft.
NBA: Luka Doncic Press Conference
Fantasy Basketball: Ten players to watch during FIBA EuroBasket
While roles in international play don’t always translate to the NBA, there are still players to track when EuroBasket opens on August 27.
NBA: Finals-Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder
Fantasy Basketball: 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule release takeaways
The NBA released the bulk of the 2025-26 regular-season schedule on Thursday, with 80 of 82 games locked in.
WNBA: Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings
WNBA Trade Deadline winners and losers roundtable
Who set themselves up best for a title run? Which player landed in the best situation? Our staff breaks it all down in a post-WNBA trade deadline roundtable.
NBA: Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets
Remaining restricted free agents and their fantasy basketball value heading into next season
Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes, Jonathan Kuminga and Cam Thomas will have varying fantasy values if they return to their current teams next season.
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